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11-06-2012, 01:06 AM | #1 |
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Wheel question!
Hey i got a stock 05 wrx wagon, silver, and wanting to put some wheels on it, and im trying to decide what wheel size to go with, im on stock suspension, so im not sure which would look best, 17s or 18s wrapped in all seasons? and then what width would look nice and flush?
If you could toss me your opinions it would be much appreciated! thanks!
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11-06-2012, 01:14 AM | #2 |
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11-06-2012, 01:14 AM | #3 | |
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11-06-2012, 01:16 AM | #4 |
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[quote="STI Dy"]Might find some answers here:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=88[/QUOTE yeah, or this |
11-06-2012, 01:30 AM | #5 |
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I was thinking about going with some xxr 527s! And thanks for those forum links guys! i just dont want the 18in wheels to look goofy with a wrx on stock suspension, not lowered at all.
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11-06-2012, 02:46 AM | #6 |
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Reguarding width... 8in with a et45 looks great. More poke but still wont rub in the rear. Pleeeeeease dont get xxr's haha. Personal bias, but to each there own
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11-06-2012, 02:14 PM | #7 |
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would 9 inches be too wide?
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11-06-2012, 02:43 PM | #8 |
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And why not xxr's? just curious!
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11-06-2012, 02:51 PM | #9 | |
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11-06-2012, 03:06 PM | #10 |
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Minimal! So i should stick with some 17x8s?
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11-07-2012, 06:50 PM | #11 |
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these are 17x9 +42 on lowering spring to give you a look at 9s. and some people just don't like XXRs because their knock offs off knock offs. haha. there have been some cases where they crack. i copped a pair, though, and they're doing me just fine. i'll be converting them to my winter setup the second i get to upgrade. good luck! i'd go with 9s (if i was you). but i do regret not going bigger and wider and not doing a little extra work for the look! i think it's worth it |
11-07-2012, 07:03 PM | #12 |
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I'd play it safe and go with 17x8". The Enkei RPF1 is a very lightweight and strong wheel, and not that expensive at all. Also, it's a legit company with a long racing history behind them.
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11-07-2012, 07:19 PM | #13 | |
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11-07-2012, 10:35 PM | #14 |
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So would i have do do any modifications going with 9inch wide tires? and how do you like lowering springs on your car? how does it effect the smoothness of your ride?
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11-08-2012, 12:34 AM | #15 | |
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11-08-2012, 07:56 AM | #16 |
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17x8 +45, 245/40 WILL rub on stock suspension, read up.
I did the same, with a reputable wheel... |
11-08-2012, 03:06 PM | #17 |
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Well ive seen people from the stickies say that it wont rub!
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11-08-2012, 03:46 PM | #18 | |
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